# Ruby-throated hummingbird hitting bee balm 2 **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [May 30, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-throated-hummingbird-hitting-bee-balm-2/41489 "2024-05-30T07:46:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 7:46am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-throated-hummingbird-hitting-bee-balm-2/41489/1 "2024-05-30T07:46:35Z")
![Ruby-throated Hummingbird 93.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/9/19a326db5569b2a6db6343ddd387fcd60c72e095.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Another image of bee balm in my hummingbird set up. This time with a purple flower. Attracted by sugar water. ### Specific Feedback I tried to keep the saturation on the flower and leaves under control to maintain a realistic look and not to compete with the hummingbird. I added an additional round of saturation on the bird. Brightness has been an issue for me in the past on these set up shots which has been easy to correct in post processing. How does brightness look in this image? Going for a realistic look with enough pop in the bird. ### Technical Details Canon R7, 400mm f4 DO IS II, tripod, five speedlites @1/8 power, printed BG of oof vegetation ISO 200, f20, 1/250s * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-throated-hummingbird-hitting-bee-balm-2/41489/2 "2024-05-30T14:40:09Z")
Well done. Doesn’t look flashed. Excellent color and detail. I have only had the opportunity to try this 2 or3 times and I know how difficult it is to get the perfect settings and flash arrangement. I’ve photos in NPN where people seem to know what they are doing. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-throated-hummingbird-hitting-bee-balm-2/41489/3 "2024-05-30T18:45:59Z")
It looks great to me Allen. You did a nice job controlling the bright reds of the flowers while really making the hummingbird pop. I love the idea of a preprinted BG. I was going to say what a beautiful bokeh you have for the BG. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-throated-hummingbird-hitting-bee-balm-2/41489/4 "2024-05-31T21:46:23Z")
Nice, Allen. The leaves look much better than on the previous post. The whole image looks like it has much more depth. Gorgeous detail in the hummingbird’s plumage.